I am writing to clarify any misconceptions regarding the Pagosa Springs Medical Center’s policy on accepting patients in the hospital emergency room without insurance. A previous Letter to the Editor suggested the reason hospital staff encouraged a woman to go to Durango to deliver her baby was due to the woman not having insurance. Nothing [...]
The Pagosa Sledding Hill is open. At the main stoplight downtown turn south on Hot Springs Blvd. Just across the bridge turn left on San Juan Street. There is parking on the left side of the street. Across from the parking area is Park Street. This street may or may not be plowed according to [...]
PagosaSprings.com is taking a holiday break from daily posts. Below is a retrospective of the best articles and photography from the website. Note, The Wolf Creek Ski Area information and current weather will be updated daily and any emergency news will be posted real time. A Pagosan in the Far East by Ian Vance [...]
The ice skating season is on in Pagosa with thick ice and skating lessons-
Pagosa Springs Colorado was recently featured on RoadtripsforCouples.com! VIEW ORIGINAL ARTICLE Our guest post comes from Danni Scully, who has lived near the Four Corners area of New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona for the last forty years. She enjoys writing, painting and spending time camping with family and friends. Her website is www.outofthedarkness.net There [...]
PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo. — The Rio Blanco tumbles out of a range of 12,000-foot mountains in the San Juan National Forest into a picture-perfect valley that’s reminiscent of a miniature Yosemite. In its upper reaches, the Blanco runs in a whitewater cascade, where native cutthroat trout thrive. In the valley, on the meadowland of El [...]
The week before Christmas. Twas the week before Christmas and all thru the House I dreamed about hunting: my wife thought me a Louse. The guns were stacked by the pickup with Care Awaiting the sunrise that soon would be There. She in her kerchief and I in my Cap -Camo of course- [...]
Pagosa Springs News & Events Happy Holidays from Pagosa Springs! Snow is falling, the hot springs water is warm and the holidays are right around the corner. The residents of Pagosa Springs would like to wish you and your family a Wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy New Year! Pagosa Area [...]
Pagosa Ranger District Announces Seasonal Job Openings Pagosa Ranger District is now hiring seasonal employees to work as temporary technicians in our fire program for the 2011 summer season. Temporary positions are available for both BLM and Forest Service. Jobs may include fire suppression and mechanical fuels treatment. Employment will begin in late April and last [...]
In northern Russia they get big snow and build accordingly!
Here’s a quick summary of “nearby” events that are actually some of the best events anywhere — definitely worth giving a try. Jan. 8 – Santa Fe Striders snowshoe race – Santa Fe Jan. 15,16,17 – Chama Chili Ski Classic (both skate & classic events this year plus snowshoe; historic NM event — lots of [...]
Update from the Pagosa Springs Town Tourism Committee Dear Pagosa Area Residents, Happy Holidays! With 2010 almost to an end, the Pagosa Springs Town Tourism Committee would like to reflect on an amazing year and inform you of plans for a bigger and brighter 2011 and beyond. Through October 2010, town lodger’s tax collections have [...]
Chad Haspels Sculpture Studio and Gallery Opening Chad and Jennifer Haspels announce the opening of their new studio and gallery at 53 Trinity Lane in Pagosa Springs, Co. They warmly welcome you to see Chad’s recent available works. They are open by appointment by calling 970-731-2332 or drop in if you see them there. “Serenity” carved out of [...]
Pagosa Ranger District Announces Seasonal Job Openings Pagosa Ranger District is now hiring seasonal employees to work as temporary technicians in our fire program for the 2011 summer season. Temporary positions are available for both BLM and Forest Service. Jobs may include fire suppression and mechanical fuels treatment. Employment will begin in late April and [...]
Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter has allocated $95,000 in federal stimulus funding for the repair of a fire-damaged trestle on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad along the Colorado-New Mexico border. Officials said the news essentially completes funding needed for the project near Chama, N.M. The tourist train runs between Chama and Antonito, Colo., near Alamosa. [...]
Wine taster The distillery’s regular wine taster died and the Managing Director started looking for a new one to hire. A ragged, dirty drunk applied for the position. The director of the factory wondered how to send him away, but they had to test him. They gave him a glass with a drink. He tried [...]
U.S. Forest Service Extending Comment Period for Proposed Laughlin Land Exchange PAGOSA SPRINGS – The San Juan Public Lands Pagosa Ranger District has extended the deadline for the public comment period for the Laughlin Park Land Exchange. To compensate for the holiday break, written comments will now be accepted until close of business on Thursday, [...]
Since opening in early December, the SHY RABBIT holiday group show has attracted a large number of enthusiastic local and out of town visitors. “Red Lily” by Ron Fundingsland is one of several remarkable etchings on display by this renowned CO printmaker. SHY RABBIT holiday group show features 100 works of art Since opening in [...]
Coyote Hill Ski Trails Closed to Motorized Use The San Juan Public Lands Pagosa Ranger District has implemented a closure to motorized use, including over-snow machines, in the area adjacent to Coyote Hill and the designated, groomed cross-country ski trails located in the area. The closure area, consisting of approximately 985 acres of National Forest [...]
Yet another photo compliments of D. West Davies of “All Things Pagosa”. Contact me with all of your Pagosa Springs real estate-related needs. 970-398-0022.
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